Removing Skunk Odor From Your Pet

There's probably nothing worse that your pet could smell like than skunk. If your cat or dog has been sprayed by a skunk, you'll be able to smell them a mile away; and they may even stink up your furniture and carpet if you allow them in the house before they've been cleaned and are fresh-smelling again. But you don't need to leave your pet outside until they air out on their own. There are many home remedies that can be used to remove skunk odor from your dog. And if you have the time and energy to try them, there's a good chance that they'll work and get your pet back to cuddle-condition.

It's true that tomato juice can help remove skunk smell, and this is true in the case of pets too. Dump several cans of tomato juice into a bucket. Of course the bigger your pet, the more tomato juice you're going to need. Take the tomato juice outside with your pet and thoroughly soak your pet with the tomato juice. Remember that delicate areas such as the eyes may be sensitive to the juice so try to avoid those areas if possible.

Also be sure to leave the tomato juice on the pet's fur for at least twenty minutes, or this home remedy may not remove skunk odor from your dog. Then rinse off the tomato juice and see if the smell has gotten any better. If not, and you can still tell that your dog has been sprayed by a skunk, you'll need to repeat the entire procedure again until you've completely removed the skunk odor from the dog.

Using tomato juice can take a lot of time to remove skunk odor from a dog or other pet, and it can also be quite messy. You'll still also need to keep your pet outside until you've completely removed the skunk odor from the dog. Because of this, most pet owners find that using tomato juice is not the best way to get skunk odor off a pet.

Along with tomato juice, a combination of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap can be used. This application is used to get skunk odor off a pet in the same manner that tomato juice is. This however, has the added downside that it may bleach your pet's hair temporarily, especially if you need to apply it repeatedly.

If you don't want to put in the time and effort with these home remedies after your dog has been sprayed by a skunk, a groomer will be able to help you out with specialty shampoos that will remove skunk odor from your dog. This of course is probably going to be the most expensive option, and the skunk smell will most likely get into your car while in transit.

While there are a few home remedies you can use when trying to get skunk odor off your pet, they do each come with their problems. Consider alternative solutions to removing skunk odor from your dog, and you might be surprised by just how easy it can be!

No reason for you or your dog to suffer. There is a simple solution that is healthy and safe for both you and your dog and it'll solve your skunk odor problems easily.

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